Walnut Cranberry Chicken and Banana Chips

The title of this post may be just a bit misleading.
I suppose you could put the banana chips into the walnut, cranberry chicken, but that's not really what I have in mind.

I just thought that I would share a few fun, easy ideas for eating unprocessed, healthy meals and snacks.

In just minutes, this dinner comes together and has been a huge success with my family and friends. Add dehydrated kale chips (see previous blogs) to a side salad of romaine lettuce, red peppers, cucumber, avocado and a few walnuts, to compliment this weeks chicken recipe.

While the dehydrator is running for the kale chips, add some very ripe bananas that you need to use right away by slicing 1/8 inch thick and placing in a dehydrator at 110 degrees for 6-8 hours or until dry and chewy. You may want to peel them up and flip them over after 3 hours of drying. Let cool and put in a ziplock bag to throw in the car for an on-the-go snack or put in a desk drawer at work for a mid-morning snack. Eat with a few raw almonds for a balanced treat.

Walnut Cranberry Chicken
This recipe is for two to three people, so double for more mouths.
I use organic options, whenever possible.

2 boneless, skinless chicken breast
(organic, grass fed, antibiotic free)
1/2 to 1 onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped in small pieces
1/4 cup unsweetened, organic cranberries
(I freeze them at Christmas when they are on sale and easy to find)
2 Tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
6 drops YL orange essential oil
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp sage
1/2 tsp celtic sea salt
2 Tbsp chopped walnuts

Mix onions, celery and cranberries in a glass baking dish. Mix orange and lemon juice and pour over mixture. Add drops of orange oil and mix. Rub the chicken breasts with the olive oil and lay over the onion mixture. Sprinkle sage and salt over the top. Cover tightly and cook for 20 - 30 minutes at 350 degrees or just until center of chicken is no longer pink. Top chicken with walnuts and serve with a side salad and raw or grilled asparagus, if desired.

Variations: Add orange pieces to garnish. Add a Tbsp of agave nectar or honey for a slightly sweeter taste. Apple chunks would add sweetness too.

What are your favorite quick, healthy spring meals?